Staff Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist

Black & Veatch Corporation; Markham; Hybride; CAD 114 000 - 164 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Black & Veatch is seeking a Staff Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist to join our Environmental practice. You will lead acoustics studies, environmental noise assessment, and design mitigation for infrastructure projects, coordinating with teams and clients to deliver high-quality solutions.

This role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to travel domestically as needed within a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, acoustics, physics, environmental science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of related acoustics/industrial noise control experience.
• Experience leading multiple acoustics studies with scope, schedule, budget and client deliverables.

Responsabilités

• Lead production of acoustics studies, noise assessments, and related design analyses for infrastructure projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, technical approach, coordination and quality of work.
• Lead client interactions, meetings, and presentations; communicate project drivers and recommendations.

Connaissances

Acoustics

Client communication

Project coordination

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering/acoustics/environmental science

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

Environmental noise modeling software

GIS software

Description du poste

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Date: Oct 6, 2026

Location: Markham, ON, CA

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help yougive us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Opportunity Type :Staff

Contract Hire Only for this Project :No

The Opportunity

In this role as an Staff Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with a dynamic team within an established global infrastructure consulting and engineering company.
• Work with a team of Acoustic & Noise Control specialists to support project owners in identifying and mitigating risk associated with environmental noise and industrial noise control.
• Join Black & Veatch’s Environmental practice focused on ensuring environmental stewardship for our clients.

This job posting is filling an existing vacancy.

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The Team

Our Environmental team is a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, engineers, scientists, project managers, and attorneys working together to identify optimum environmental solutions for our clients. We have provided environmental consulting services in support of projects for over 40 years including a diverse and growing mix of infrastructure projects such as power generation (conventional and renewable) and transmission, oil and gas facilities and pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities, data centers, and food and beverage industries. As a full-service environmental consulting practice, services include impact assessment and planning, regulatory compliance and permitting, wetland and floodplain analysis, waterbody and water quality assessment, air quality permitting and management, environmental remediation, site due diligence, environmental noise assessment, pollution prevention planning, and climate action solutions.

• Leads the production of multiple environmental noise assessments, acoustical design studies, and industrial noise control evaluations of comprehensive scope for infrastructure projects, including power generation, renewable energy, transmission and distribution, data centers, petrochemical facilities, water and wastewater facilities, and telecommunications projects.
• Manages acoustics and noise control work from scope development through final deliverable, including scope, schedule, budget, technical approach, coordination, and quality of assigned work.
• Leads and performs environmental noise studies supporting project siting, permitting, licensing, independent engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Work may include regulatory review, ambient sound surveys, noise modeling, impact assessment, mitigation development, technical reporting, agency and public review support, and expert testimony.
• Leads and performs acoustical design and industrial noise control studies. Develops project noise criteria, equipment sound level specifications, mitigation requirements, test protocols, and noise emissions performance testing programs to demonstrate regulatory, contractual, and design compliance while supporting cost-effective facility design.
• Coordinates preparation and delivery of client-ready technical work products and actively collaborates with project managers, proposal managers, chief engineers, design engineers, clients, facility owners, equipment manufacturers, regulators, and other internal and external team members.
• Routinely leads client interactions, technical meetings, and presentations. Communicates client interests and project drivers to the team and develops practical technical approaches that address those concerns.
• Identifies technical, regulatory, commercial, schedule, and execution risks associated with environmental noise and acoustical design; advises project leadership and recommends mitigative or corrective solutions.
• Supports or leads business development and pursuit activities, including client engagement, development of comprehensive acoustics and noise control scopes, technical approaches, schedules, staffing plans, cost estimates, and proposals. May manage client relationships within the practice area.
• Authors and presents technical papers, guidance, or training related to environmental acoustics, industrial noise control, modeling, measurement, mitigation, or regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, acoustics, physics, environmental science, or a related technical discipline; specialization or advanced training in acoustics and/or noise control preferred. Other education, specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualifies the individual to perform the responsibilities may be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience in acoustical consulting, environmental noise assessment, and/or industrial noise control, with demonstrated capability to function as a lead consultant or technical specialist with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple noise or acoustics studies of comprehensive scope and managing assigned scope, schedule, budget, resources, technical quality, and client deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience conducting ambient sound surveys, applying environmental noise regulations and criteria, modeling facility noise emissions, evaluating community impacts, and developing practical mitigation recommendations.
• Experience developing acoustical design criteria, equipment sound level specifications, noise control requirements, test protocols, and compliance or performance testing programs for industrial or infrastructure facilities.
• Ability to identify project risks and issues, exercise sound professional judgment, advise project leadership, and develop mitigative or corrective solutions.
• Experience leading client interactions, technical meetings, and presentations, with the ability to understand and communicate client interests and project drivers to multidisciplinary teams.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental acoustics and industrial noise control methods, regulations, measurement practices, modeling techniques, and mitigation strategies applicable to infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting knowledge management, developing technical guidance or training, authoring or presenting technical papers, and improving technical tools or processes preferred.
• Experience leading or supporting business development and pursuit activities, including development of comprehensive scopes, technical approaches, schedules, staffing plans, cost estimates, and proposals; client relationship experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and environmental noise modeling software; experience with graphics and GIS software beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, technical writing, critical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative, team-first environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically; infrequent international travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or professional degree in Sciences in area of expertise preferred with specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualifies the individual to perform the job responsibilities.
• A minimum total of 5 years of related work experience. Graduate work may count as related work experience if directly applicable to job function.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
• Domestic travel is required and field assignments on both plant sites and remote greenfield locations are possible.

Salary Plan

ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade

016

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

In accordance with local law, the following Hourlycompensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition:$113,621.00 CAD - $163,621.00 CAD